Much of Panama City, Florida, is being evacuated over the threat of Hurricane Michael, which is forecast to potentially hit the state as a Category 3 major hurricane on Oct. 10.
The city of Panama City Beach-government wrote at around 3:30 p.m ET on Oct. 8: “Panama City Beach is under a mandatory evacuation of Zones A, B, and C. The order will be issued at 6 a.m. Tuesday. This has been issued by Bay County Emergency Services. Those who can evacuate today are encouraged to do so.”